High risk Recalled February 13, 2007 About 20,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation

The hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

Contact: For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at (800) 236-8150 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

About this recall

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. A tag sewn inside of the garment reads, "Basix USA." Style number PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275, or KH185 is printed on the garment's hang tag.

Product photos

Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Windbreaker
Recalled Hooded Windbreaker

Photos: U.S. CPSC